TRUSTEES PRESENT: Allyn Brown; Betsy Conway; Keith Fontaine; Bryan Hayes; Chris Jewell; David Kalla; Denise Lindell; Maria Miranda; Todd Postler; Cheryl Ritacco; Mark Tramontozzi; and Bill Warzecha

 

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:  Head of School, Nate Quesnel; Director of Operations/Head Principal, Kristin Peckrul; Director of Student Support Services, Jessica Vocatura; Director of Finance, Rich Freeman; Director of Human Resources, Anthony Menard; Executive Director NFA Foundation, Kathy McCarthy; Director of Communications, Michael O’Farrell; and Director of Diversity, Leo Butler

 

1.  Call to Order

     a.  D. Kalla called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

2.  Amendments to the Agenda

     a.  None

3.  Reading/Approval of Minutes

     a.  Approval of Minutes

     Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by B. Warzecha, to approve the October 15, 2024

     Regular Meeting Minutes. 

     Vote:  All in favor  Motion Passed

 

B.  Informational Reports

1.  Spotlight - 2025 MLK Scholars

N. Quesnel welcomed and introduced Leo Butler who stated he was honored to introduce

12^th grade students Emmanuella Prempeh and Oliver Aubin who were each awarded the prestigious Martin Luther King Scholarship.  Each student spoke about their amazing experiences at NFA and the incredible opportunity this scholarship provides.  The Board thanked both students for coming and congratulated them on their accomplishments.

2.  Chairman Report

D. Kalla previewed the agenda.  He also stated that board committee assignments will be established in January and that the budget meeting will be in January.

3.  Head of School Report

N. Quesnel provided an update on the following:

                        a.  School Metrics

                        b.  Enrollment

                        c.  Leadership Transitions

d.  Dates Ahead

4.  Finance Report

R. Freeman provided a financial report for the period ending October 31, 2024.  He also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters.

5. Enrollment Update

N. Quesnel provided the update to the committee. 

6.  Report on CIP

N. Quesnel reviewed the report with the committee.

7.  Slater Auditorium Restoration Project

N. Quesnel and K. McCarthy reviewed the project with the committee.

C. Trustee Representative Reports – N/a

D. Old Business – N/a

1.     *2024-2025 Graduation Date and 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by B. Hayes, to approve the 2024-2025 graduation date and the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

F.  Executive Session – N/a

G. Potential Action Regarding Executive Session Discussion – N/a

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by T. Postler, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

           

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Michael O’Farrell

Recorder                                                                    

Approved: